HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2005-2233

Buffer overflow in multiple "p" commands in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) penable or other hard-linked files includi...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in multiple "p" commands in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) penable or other hard-linked files including (2) pdisable, (3) pstart, (4) phold, (5) pdelay, or (6) pshare.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmAix5.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-2233?

CVE-2005-2233 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in multiple "p" commands in IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) penable or other hard-linked files includi...

How severe is CVE-2005-2233?

CVE-2005-2233 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2233?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Aix.